Private Scuba Diving Classes at Huron Scuba
Description
Private instruction is THE solution for people with busy, irregular schedules - or if you'd just like to customize a class for you and your group. Any of our courses can be taught on a private basis - from Open Water Scuba Diver, to Advanced Open Water Diver, to Nitrox Diver or Digital Underwater Photographer.  Our most popular private selections are the class & pool portion of the Open Water Scuba Diver course and Scuba Tune-up Refreshers.
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PADI Open Water Scuba Diver Entry-Level Class & Pool ("Part 1")
Course Fees: Add a "private upgrade" for class & pool training to the Complete Open Water Diver Package ($499):
  • Class of 1: add $219
  • Class of 2: add $129 per person
  • Class of 3: add $89 per person
  • Class of 4-8: no additional charge

    Includes:

  • Up to 18 hours of classroom and pool training (Monday-Friday)
  • Standard PADI course pack
  • One week free rental of course DVD or VHS ($1/day for additional time)
  • Personal mouthpiece to use on rental regulators
  • Scheduled open water certification dives or referral services
  • Rental scuba equipment for pool and open water dives
  • (includes tank, weights & belt, BCD, regulator set with gauges &  compass, wetsuit, hood, and bag)

    Notes:

  • 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit holds space.
  • Balance due 2 weeks prior to start of class and becomes non-refundable as of that date.
  • Additional hours: For additional pool training after scheduled class or private classes that need more than 15 hours training, additional hours are $45/hour (Monday - Thursday) or $70/hour (Friday - Sunday).
  • EMU students, staff, & faculty save $50 on weekend classes taught at EMU pools.
  • Equipment: Each student provides appropriate snorkeling equipment. At least 2 weeks prior to class, purchase at Huron Scuba, or have own equipment inspected by Huron Scuba staff. Unlimited exchange for fit privileges available for equipment purchased at Huron Scuba.
    Age limits: Open to ages 10 and up.
    Available upgrades:
  • Upgrade to National Geographic Diver Certification: $99
  • Use a dive computer throughout the course (includes book and rental): $59
  • Do your open water dives in a drysuit: $69
  • Get full PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Certification the same weekend as your Open Water Certification dives: $185
  • Purchase your own 200m-rated dive watch: $49-80 (you will need to provide a waterproof watch during open water dives or use a dive computer)
  • Purchase your own scuba equipment package & use it during your lessons: save $100


  • Private Open Water Certification (“Part 2”)
    Course Fees Upgrade your Complete Open Water Diver Package (which includes the scheduled open water dives in the $449 package) to private training just for Open Water Certification dives:
  • Class of 1: add $329 each
  • Class of 2: add $169 each
  • Class of 3: add $119 each
  • Class of 4: add $59 each
  • Class of 5-6: no additional charge
  • For each diver who did not purchase our Complete Open Water Diver Package, add $119 plus discounted weekend equipment rental ($79) to these upgrade prices.

    Notes:

  • May be weekend or weekday training
  • Assumes two half-days for training dives plus travel time to Gilboa Quarry
  • 50% non-refundable, non-transferable deposit holds space.
  • Balance due 2 weeks prior to start of class and becomes non-refundable as of that date.
  • Age limits: Minimum age 10 for private classes (max group size 4, with no more than 2 children under 12 in group). For groups where the minimum age is 12 or older, maximum 6 people per group.
    Additional costs (paid to others):
  • Park admission fees $20/day
  • Air fills at quarry $24+ depending on number of dives
  • Camping or shared hotel room $5-40
  • Meals, gas, tolls $25-60
  • Gloves (recommended) $30-50
  • Required timing device (watch or rental computer) $18-70
  • Available upgrades:
  • Upgrade to National Geographic Diver Certification: $99
  • Use a dive computer throughout the course (includes book & rental): $59
  • Do your open water dives in a drysuit: $69
  • Get full PADI Drysuit Diver Specialty Certification the same weekend as your Open Water Certification dives: $185
  • Purchase your own 200m-rated dive watch: $49-80 (you will need to provide a waterproof watch during open water dives or use a dive computer)
  • Purchase your own scuba equipment package & use it during your lessons: save $100

  • Private Refresher Pool Training (Scheduled Class also available)
    Age limits & group size: Maximum group size 8, minimum 1
    Schedule: Includes four hours total training, with three of those hours planned at the pool.
    Course Fees:
  • Monday - Thursday: $185 flat rate for 1-2 divers
  • Friday - Sunday: $225 flat rate for 1-2 divers
  • Groups of 3-8: add $50 per additional person
  • Equipment: Pool training includes scuba equipment rental (tank, weights & belt, BCD, regulator set, wetsuit) and, if needed, air fills.

    Other Private Training (Private Snorkeling, Skin Diving, and other Diving or Leadership Training)
    Age limits & group size: Controlled by standards requirements of individual courses. If any student is age 10-11, max group size 4, with no more than 2 children under 12 in group.
    Schedule: Minimum 3 hours per session for water training, 2 hour minimum for classroom (charged at half-rate). Travel time is charged at half-rate (only for dive sites or training locations more than 30 minutes drive from Huron Scuba).
    Rental: Pool training includes rental equipment; rentals must be paid at discounted student-diver rate for open water training.
    Course Fees:
  • Monday - Thursday: $50/hour for 1-3 divers
  • Saturday - Sunday: $70/hour for 1-3 divers
  • Groups of 4-8: add $20/hour

    All hours must be pre-paid to confirm space.
    ***Certification and Rental Fees are Non-Refundable***

  • Equipment: Pool training includes scuba equipment rental (tank, weights & belt, BCD, regulator set, wetsuit) and, if needed, air fills. Equipment is available for rental at discounted rates during all open water training.
     

    Huron Scuba Adventures Inc. 4816 Jackson Road Suite D, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 dive@huronscuba.com
    Phone: 734-994-3483 Fax: 734-994-1597 Apply to join Huron Scuba's staff! Application form in Word or PDF
    Regular Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday 10am-5pm.